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of Sydney, NSW, Australia
1909 Company formed by W. B. Foulis to make engines for marine and automotive applications
1917 Employed Rupert Jeffkins, an ex-racing driver as manager of the firm
1918 January 14th. Built at Sydney, NSW, Australia and named "Acme"
1918 February 04th. More details and now named "Roo". "First Motor Car entirely manufactured in Australia"
Probably only two cars built
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